Answer
x=4
Work Step by Step
Original equation
-4(2x-3)-(10x+7)-2=-(12x-5)-(4x+9)-1
Distribute
-8x+12-10x-7-2=-12x+5-4x-9-1
Combine like terms
-18x+3=-16x-5
Add 18x and 5 to both sides
2x=8
Divide both sides by 2
x=4
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 56: 62
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